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Ersan Ilyasova | Forward

Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Age / DOB:  (26) / 5/15/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'10' / 235
College: None
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The Wizards have reportedly "explored" the possibility of trading their No. 3 pick to the Bucks for Ersan Ilyasova.
The rumor was mentioned by Bucks writer Gery Woelfel during a radio interview this week, and was then "confirmed" and passed along by Sam Amico. Ilyasova makes some sense for Washington, especially given John Wall's recent comment that the Wizards need a power forward who can "pick and pop," but we're firmly in the embryonic-rumor stage. Amico suggests that if such a deal did materialize, other players and picks would be involved. Jun 8 - 1:07 PM
Source: Sam Amico on Twitter

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Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks

The Bucks' decision makers are split on whether to hire Kelvin Sampson or Larry Drew as their next head coach, according to beat writer Gery Woelfel.

Both coaches interview one last time with the Bucks on Wednesday and both Sampson and Drew have left the area, according to Woelfel. Sampson's stock rose a great deal after he served as the Rockets' interim coach while Kevin McHale was away from the team this season. We'll update you as soon as we know more.
Source: Gery Woelfel on Twitter
May 30 - 4:34 PM
Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks

The Bucks interviewed Lakers assistant Steve Clifford for the head-coaching vacancy Monday, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports.

Clifford was the primary defensive assistant on the Lakers' staff and remained on the bench even after L.A. fired Mike Brown and hired Mike D'Antoni. Clifford was also expected to interview with the Bobcats. J.C. Bickerstaff, Nate McMillan and Kelvin Sampson have also been connected with the Bucks opening.
Related: Lakers
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
May 18 - 11:59 AM
Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks

Rockets assistant J.B. Bickerstaff is interviewing with the Bucks for their head coaching vacancy Friday.

Bickerstaff, 34, is emerging as one of the hottest young coaching candidates. He also met with the Pistons earlier this week and is expected to get a look from the Suns. As for the Bucks, other known candidates include Nate McMillan, Kelvin Sampson and Lakers assistant Steve Clifford.
Source: Yahoo Sports
May 10 - 2:51 PM
Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks

The Bucks met with Nate McMillan on Tuesday to discuss their head coaching vacancy, according to beat writer Gery Woelfel.

The Bucks will reportedly meet with Rockets assistant coach Kelvin Sampson, whom Woelfel has tagged as the Bucks' top choice, on Thursday. It's unclear if they plan to offer Sampson the job at tomorrow's meeting, but it bears noting that Sampson is being connected with almost every opening in the league at this point. The one thing that's clear is the Bucks are targeting experience in their search, a far departure from previous bench boss Jim Boylan.
Source: Gery Woelfel on Twitter
May 8 - 3:44 PM
Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks

The Bucks have reportedly asked the Rockets for permission to interview assistant coach Kelvin Sampson, and he's expected to interview on Thursday.

Beat writer Gery Woelfel reports that Sampson "has been and still is the Bucks' top choice" to fill the vacant head coaching job, though the Bobcats are also interested in his services. Nate McMillan is rumored to be a candidate for Milwaukee and it's noteworthy that both guys have far more head coaching experience than former coach Jim Boylan.
Related: Bobcats
Source: CF Gardner on Twitter
May 5 - 7:08 PM
Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks

Stan Van Gundy is unlikely to land with the Bucks as the team's next head coach.

This is according to beat writer Gery Woelfel, who cites a "good friend" of Van Gundy's as his source. It would be very surprising to see Van Gundy jump at Milwaukee's opportunity when there are better options available.
Source: Gery Woelfel on Twitter
May 3 - 9:09 AM
Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks

Ersan Ilyasova will take a few months off to heal his wrist before playing for Turkey in the world championships.

Ilyasova injured his wrist late in the season and admitted before Game 4 that he still wasn't at full strength. As long as it's healed before Ilyasova heads overseas, we can't imagine the Bucks being upset about him playing for his country.
Source: Andrew Gruman on Twitter
Apr 29 - 3:35 PM
Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks

Ersan Ilyasova (wrist) is feeling better, but he admitted he's not at full strength yet.

"The first game, my wrist hurt; I had pain," said Ilyasova. "It’s much better now, but I have to be careful. When I take a charge and land on it (the right wrist), it gets sore again." If the Heat beat the Bucks on Sunday, Ilyasova will have the entire offseason to rest.
Source: Racine Journal-Times
Apr 28 - 1:26 PM
Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks

Ersan Ilyasova's wrist injury is feeling "much better."

Ilyasova scored 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting, so it looks like he's figured out how to manage the injury and still be effective. He's still not totally out of the woods since he was so bad in Game 1, but he should be looking for his shot once again in a must-win Game 3.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Apr 24 - 8:56 AM
Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks

Ersan Ilyasova scored a team-high 21 points in Tuesday's Game 2 98-86 loss to the Heat, while adding six boards, two assists, one block and two 3-pointers in 29 minutes.

He was terrible in Game 1 and scored just two points, but tonight he shot 9-of-14 from the field and 2-of-3 from downtown. The solid 3-point shooting is nothing new for Ersan and he shot 44.4 percent from deep during the regular season.
Apr 23 - 10:25 PM
Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks

Ersan Ilyasova (wrist) was completely ineffective in Game 1, and it's possible he'll be limited during the rest of the first round.

We'd say the rest of the playoffs if we felt Milwaukee had any chance of advancing. Ilyasova's wrist injury, which is to his shooting hand, is impacting his offensive game in a big way. He had just two points and six rebounds in 28 minutes in Game 1, and there is no way the Bucks have a prayer of an upset without an effective Ilyasova. He already admitted his wrist has pain when he shoots and he'd potentially rest for a few games if this happened during the regular season.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Apr 22 - 9:34 AM
Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks

Ersan Ilyasova (right wrist) is starting Sunday's Game 1 vs. Miami, but he admitted that the injury is painful when he shoots the basketball.

Major red flag alert. "When I shoot it's kind of painful," Ilyasova said. "The playoffs don't come often so I have to come up and compete." Ilyasova was sporting a "huge bag" of ice on his wrist and arm after Sunday's shootaround, and it's very obvious that he's at far less than 100 percent."If it was the regular season maybe I would try to get rehab and get rest, but it's really a short time and I have to be ready. Expect Ilyasova's offensive production to dip if his wrist is failing him early on. Rookie John Henson could see extended minutes if Ilyasova is limited or ineffective.
Related: John Henson
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Apr 21 - 12:55 PM
Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks

Ersan Ilyasova (wrist) and Larry Sanders (back) are each expected to start in Game 1 vs. Miami on Sunday.

No surprises here as both players took extra precaution to prepare for the start of the series. Consider this official word that each will be in the lineup, and neither is expected to be limited in any fashion.
Related: Larry Sanders
Source: Bucks on Twitter
Apr 21 - 12:05 PM
Ersan Ilyasova - F - Bucks

An MRI on Ersan Ilyasova's right wrist showed only a deep bruise.

Ilyasova was wearing a wrap on the wrist Thursday but said he'd play in Game 1 on Sunday regardless of what the test showed. Ilyasova went through practice Friday and appears all set to go. If you drafted him in a postseason fantasy league, feel free to use him as planned.
Source: Racine Journal-Times
Apr 20 - 9:37 AM